400EX Parking Brake Removal

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cproko_1

Discussion Starter · Aug 9, 2011

I have removed the parking brake on my 2001 400EX and I like the cleaner look. Is there anyone that makes a new clutch perch that still uses the safety electronics? If not an I buy a new aftermarket clutch perch without the parking brake, what does everyone do with the wires that connect to the stock perch?

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mustangguy289

· #5 · Dec 15, 2011

What is the main reason for removing parking brake? Is it just to "clean up" the handlebars?

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mustangguy289

· #7 · Dec 15, 2011

yamahasucks said:
that and nobody really uses the parking brake they just put it in gear

I understand that... but still don't really see a "need" for removing it. It is not a significant amount of weight. Just wondering if I am missing something.

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mustangguy289

· #11 · Dec 16, 2011

slincolnn said:
Mos of them seize up and wear out the rear pads very fast.So most people remove them before that happens.

That makes sense. I figured that was more to it than just looks. Is it required to get a new clutch handle to do it?

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mustangguy289

· #12 · Dec 17, 2011

Well as I was putting on new rear brake pads I went ahead and removed the Parking brake and cable. I ordered the following block off plate and clutch lever.

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So if you don't need the wires.... what was there original purpose?

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